May 12 Community Missed a court date? Louisville amnesty program could help avoid jail time People charged with low-level offenses have the opportunity to avoid jail time if they’re facing arrest for missing their court dates. By Yasmine Jumaa May 12 Community Missed a court date? Louisville amnesty program could help Yasmine Jumaa
May 8 Local News Louisville jail contract worker accused of drug smuggling Marissa Brown faces several charges, including possession of a controlled substance and smuggling contraband. By Roberto Roldan May 8 Local News Louisville jail contract employee accused of drug smuggling Roberto Roldan
Mar 28 Metro Louisville Eighth person dies in Metro Corrections custody since November A person died in the custody of Metro Corrections early Monday morning. This is the eighth death since late November and second this month. By Yasmine Jumaa Mar 28 Metro Louisville Eighth person dies in Metro Corrections custody since November Yasmine Jumaa
Mar 22 Metro Louisville Louisville mayor appoints new Metro Corrections director The troubled Louisville Metro Department of Corrections will have a new leader in April. Mayor Greg Fischer chose a department veteran. By Yasmine Jumaa Mar 22 Metro Louisville Louisville mayor appoints new Metro Corrections director Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 22 Metro Louisville Union, Mayor Fischer announce agreement on pay increase for Metro Corrections officers The agreement includes an 8% pay hike for sworn officers and an increase in starting salary to $44,346. By Breya Jones Jan 22 Metro Louisville Union, Fischer reach agreement on pay hike for corrections officers Breya Jones
Jan 9 Metro Louisville Another person dies while in custody in Louisville Metro Corrections A person held at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections died Sunday morning after being found unresponsive in the medical housing unit, according to jail officials. By Jess Clark Jan 9 Metro Louisville Another person dies while in custody in Louisville Metro Corrections Jess Clark